Job Description

Community Initiatives Specialists

Human Services – Social Development, Planning and Partnerships

Status: 1 Regular Full-time & 1 Contract Full-time of 13 Months

Salary Range: $89,469 to $111,834  per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable) 

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:

​​​The Social Development, Planning and Partnerships division works collaboratively with our community partners and multiple divisions within the Human Services department to enhance effective service delivery, identify gaps in services and efficiencies, and plan, influence and create solutions that positively impact the residents of Peel. We achieve this through program priorities including Poverty Reduction, Community Investment and Community Safety & Well-being. We provide services such as research, analysis, data analytics, technology, recoveries, appeals, eligibility review, business and policy support, training and development, planning, evaluation, continuous improvement, document services, and project expertise.

The Community Investment Program provides funding investments to support a strong and sustainable Peel not-for-profit sector that meets the needs of residents and advances community impact.  These investments provide essential funding to Peel not-for-profits that are building community by; providing programs to the most vulnerable; supporting capacity and resources for marginalized and equity-seeking populations; and enabling upstream systems change that addresses complex social challenges.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community?  Are you a strategic thinker with strength in working with community to effectively plan and implement equitable solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for Peel’s vulnerable populations.

One (1) position (13-month contract) will provide expert guidance and support in the development of the Community Investment B3 (Black lead, Black mandated, Black serving) equity framework.

One (1) position (full time) will provide expert guidance and support for the Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Program.

What you will do in this role:

• Preparing information for program reporting requirements and ensure program policies and procedures are consistent with regional policy and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the facilitation, strategic oversight, development, and implementation of program/community advisory boards, lived experience tables.
• Developing various tools, processes, methodologies and reporting practices for Anti-Human Sex Trafficking, and other community initiatives and recommend and implement changes as necessary to reflect the changing landscape of the Community in Peel.
• Providing strategic analysis and business practices expertise, consultation and advisory services that will assist in decision-making, inform policy, and program development.
• Developing frameworks and performing analysis aligned to program requirements and other similar agreements, standards, guidelines, and relevant legislation/regulations.
• Prepare specialized documents, reports, presentations, and statistical analysis for various stakeholders in Social Development, Partnerships and Planning.

What the role requires:

• Post-secondary education in Human Services, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, combined with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools (Power BI, etc.)
• Working knowledge of human services and the non-profit sector.

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with working with and incorporating a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience with applied research, policy analysis, organizational learning, program design and evaluation.
• Strong analytical, facilitation and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and able to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex ideas and present data.
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and initiative and a “self-starting” attitude to initiate projects.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated customer service focus.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice to have: 

• Development of equity seeking funding frameworks.
• Development of Community co-created modeling and decision making.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite.  The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.   

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

Assessment: There will be an Assessment to be completed as part of the recruitment process. All communication will be sent to the email address attached to your application submission.

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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